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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908, 25,362.08 and 5,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908, 25,362.08 and 5,964 is: 8,946.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908 : 25,362.08 = 5,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908/25,362.08 = 5,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908x = 25,362.08 × 5,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908x = 151,259,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,259,445.12/16,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.03

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